GaUSFBull Posted May 20, 2015 Group: Member Topic Count: 263 Content Count: 24,750 Reputation: 3,107 Days Won: 87 Joined: 12/15/2009 Share Posted May 20, 2015 http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Football-101-Reshard-Cliett-profile/ff496350-e52a-477f-babe-9652df7927ee But, what about finding a fast linebacker that has a ton more experience playing in the box? That solves the problem, right? He plays the run, but then again, the defense is in nickel and/or dime for a reason, right? So, what the defense gives up versus the run, the safeties give back to them in coverage. But, what if there’s a guy that does understand run fits, playing the run AND can locate crossers, stick routes or backs out of the backfield in coverage and play effectively in coverage?The Texans may have found that player in USF linebacker Reshard Cliett.He’s 6’2†and 222 lb., a scant ten pounds heavier than the late great Sean Taylor who played safety like none other, before or since. Like Taylor, though, Cliett ran a 4.4 at his Pro Day and that put him on the radar for a few teams, including the Texans. But, watch him play the run and it’s clear that he’s a linebacker. Hope he turns out to be a beast for Houston. He and Barrington have been my two favorite linebackers at USF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danm1983 Posted May 20, 2015 Group: Member Topic Count: 44 Content Count: 2,994 Reputation: 151 Days Won: 4 Joined: 08/20/2009 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Certainly a nice opportunity to shine, can't hurt that that defense is pretty decent from what I remember, and having a beast like JJ Watt be one of your leaders is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptorcj Posted May 20, 2015 Group: Member Topic Count: 18 Content Count: 8,878 Reputation: 1,266 Days Won: 28 Joined: 07/12/2013 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Brad threw this article in the other Cliett thread: http://www.thebullspen.com/topic/99786-reshard-cliett/?hl=cliett Definitely a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaUSFBull Posted May 20, 2015 Group: Member Topic Count: 263 Content Count: 24,750 Reputation: 3,107 Days Won: 87 Joined: 12/15/2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Weird. Just saw it on Twitter today. They must be hurting for hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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